Rolls-Royce Phantom Front Lower Control Arm Set 31120409267

This is a set of two front lower control arms (tension struts) for the Rolls-Royce Phantom, part number 31120409267, short number 0409267. The tension strut is the forward of the two lower control arms on each side of the front suspension, and this set covers the left and right side in one order. It replaces the earlier part number 31120148324, short number 0148324.

The tension struts fit the Rolls-Royce Phantom VII built from 2003 to 2016, including the Series II introduced in 2012. That covers the standard sedan, the extended wheelbase sedan, the Phantom Coupe and the Phantom Drophead Coupe convertible.

The tension strut runs forward from the wheel carrier to the body and holds the front wheel in place front to back. It takes the forces from braking and from the road pushing the wheel rearward, and its large rear bushing soaks up those forces before they reach the cabin. On a car as heavy as the Phantom, that bushing works hard under every stop.

Worn tension struts usually show up as a shudder or shake through the steering wheel the moment the brakes are applied, a knock from the front floor area over speed bumps and potholes, and steering that wanders and needs constant correction on the highway. On inspection, the rear bushing is cracked, torn or leaking, or the ball joint at the front of the strut has play.

Replacing both sides together keeps the front suspension even from left to right. The Phantom uses air suspension, so follow the correct workshop procedure before lifting the car, and do the final tightening of the bushing bolts with the car at normal ride height, standing on its wheels. Tightening them with the suspension hanging preloads the rubber and can tear the new bushings within months. Have a four-wheel alignment done after fitting.

Send us your VIN when you order and we will confirm 31120409267 is the correct front tension strut set for your Phantom before it ships.